How to Install Windows Wireless Display App on Windows 11

The Windows Wireless Display app lets you mirror your screen from other devices onto your Windows 11 computer. This is perfect for sharing videos, photos, or presentations without needing any messy cables.

Why use this? You should use this if you want to turn your computer monitor into a secondary display for your phone, tablet, or another laptop.

What happens when you are done? Your PC will act as a wireless receiver, allowing other compatible devices to “cast” their screen to your monitor.

How to install the Windows Wireless Display app

You can manage most settings through the Settings app Settings menu. To get started, press the Windows key + I on your keyboard or click Start > Settings.

In the Settings window, click on Apps, then select Optional features.

Find the button labeled View features and click it.

In the pop-up box, type “Wireless Display” in the search bar. Check the box next to the app name and click Next.

Click the Install button. Note: This action requires admin privileges to modify system features.

Once the progress bar finishes, the app is installed and ready to use.

How to use the Wireless Display app

After the installation is complete, go to Start > Settings > System > Project to this PC.

Here, you can choose how your computer handles incoming connections:

• Available everywhere on secure networks
• Available everywhere
• Always Off (Recommended)

Click the link that says Launch the Connect app to project to this PC. Your computer will now wait for a signal from another device.

How to uninstall the app

If you no longer need this feature, you can remove it to save space. Go to Settings > Apps > Optional features. Find the Wireless Display tile in your list of installed features, click it to expand, and select Uninstall.

Summary

The Windows Wireless Display app is a simple way to mirror screens wirelessly using technologies like Miracast. By following the steps in the Optional features menu, you can quickly add or remove this tool. It is a great solution for those who want to project content to their PC without using physical cables.